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British Army's Fortnite Recruitment Campaign Pulled Amid Backlash

Epic Games states custom map was undergoing moderation, while the army's broader recruitment strategy faces scrutiny.

Overview

  • The British Army's recruitment campaign, which used a custom Fortnite map, has been pulled following backlash from the gaming community.
  • The campaign, dubbed 'Operation: Belong', was set to be promoted by influencers Yung Filly and Elz The Witch.
  • Epic Games stated that the map was undergoing moderation and must adhere to their content guidelines and creator rules, which prohibit promoting military enrollment.
  • The British Army's recruitment strategy has been under scrutiny, with the force's numbers expected to drop below 70,000 within two years.
  • The British Army has not confirmed whether the campaign has been entirely canceled.